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PCGS Number: 2768 Coin Date: 1949 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Desg: MS Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 217,775,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 Designer: Victor D. Brenner Edge: Plain Obverse Description: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side. Reverse Description: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. General Notes: The 1949 Lincoln cent is an extremely difficult coin to locate in Gem grades of MS65 or higher, with pieces grading MS67 or higher considerably rare. As when buying any Lincoln cent, focus on specimens with sharp strike, rich luster, and even color. PCGS #: 2768 NGC ID: 22EV
